Madridistas Score a ‘Cleanliness Goal’ with Community Clean-Up in Burkina Faso
In a powerful display of civic spirit, the Real Madrid Supporters’ Association of Burkina Faso has demonstrated that a passion for football can extend far beyond the pitch. On Sunday, November 9, 2025, members of the fan club, known for their allegiance to the Spanish giants, traded cheers for shears in a dedicated weeding and sanitation drive at the Kouritenga cemetery in Ouagadougou.
More Than a Game: Fans Forge a New Playbook
Armed with machetes, rakes, and unwavering determination, the Madridistas tackled overgrown vegetation and debris, effectively scoring what participants dubbed a ‘cleanliness goal.’ This wasn’t a one-off gesture but part of a broader series of civic actions championed by the association, aiming to inspire a league of change-makers.
Abass Kouanda, the Secretary General of the Real Madrid Supporters’ Association, outlined their mission. “Our primary objective within the Association is to promote development and sports,” Kouanda stated. “As part of our civic activities, we undertook a weeding operation at the Kouritenga cemetery today. This is a call for all supporter associations to join this ‘cleanliness match.'”
A First for the Fans, But Not Their Last
While the group has a history of contributing to national causes—including cash donations for peace efforts and support for the presidential initiative Faso Mbo—this hands-on cleaning operation marked a new chapter in their community engagement.
“This is not our first development action. However, it is the first time we have conducted a weeding activity, and we are proud of this collective action,” Kouanda added, his voice reflecting the group’s sense of accomplishment. He seized the moment to issue a broader appeal, urging, “We are calling on all Burkinabè. Whatever the nature of your contribution, please participate in the development of our country.”
Traditional Leadership Applauds the Initiative
The civic-minded endeavor earned the resounding approval of local traditional authorities. The Kouritenga Tenbocnaaba, the area’s chief, expressed his profound gratitude for the supporters’ hard work.
“We express our complete satisfaction and encouragement for the work done,” the chief said. “This is a commendable initiative that we sincerely applaud. May God bless all those who took part.”
Encouraging the continuity of this newfound partnership, the traditional leader extended an invitation to others. “I also invite those who could not join this activity to come and participate in the next ones, because the work accomplished here is truly remarkable,” he added.
By channeling their collective spirit into tangible community service, these football fans have proven that the most significant victories often happen off the field, setting a powerful example of unity and civic responsibility.
This article is based on original reporting by Akim KY for Burkina 24. Full credit goes to the original source. We invite our readers to explore the original article for more insights directly from the source.